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TG4 Invites Public Nominations for An Gradam Comaoine / The Outstanding Contribution Award 2025
11.12.24
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Previous Gradam Comaoine TG4 recipients: 2024 – Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí, Donegal
TG4 is calling on the public to submit their nominations for An Gradam Comaoine / The Outstanding Contribution Award as part of the Gradam Ceoil TG4 awards for 2025.
This award celebrates individuals and groups who have made an extraordinary impact on preserving and promoting traditional Irish music and performance arts.
First introduced in 2006, An Gradam Comaoine recognises those whose unwavering dedication ensures that future generations will continue to experience and cherish the music of our past and present.
For the third consecutive year, this prestigious award will be selected through a combination of public nominations and panel review.
TG4 invites nominations for those whose work as teachers, researchers, writers, event organisers, mentors, producers, or community activists has left an indelible mark on the traditional arts.
Criteria for Nominations:
- Nominations may include individuals, organisations, community projects, or specific initiatives.
- Previous nominees are eligible, and additional or updated information to support their nomination is welcomed.
- Nominees can be based in Ireland or abroad, provided their work impacts traditional Irish performance arts.
- One nomination per email address.
A shortlist of six nominees will be curated by the Gradam Ceoil selection committee, with the final recipient to be chosen by the Gradam Ceoil TG4 panel and announced in March 2025.
Key Details:
Deadline for Nominations: 4th February 2025
Nomination Form & Further Information: www.tg4.ie/Nominate
Don’t miss this opportunity to shine a light on those who have enriched the cultural heritage of Ireland through their outstanding contributions to traditional music and arts.
For a full list of previous recipients, visit: https://www.tg4.ie/en/other-brands/gradam-ceoil/previous-winners/special-contribution/